Switzerland: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Switzerland

The Swiss market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Switzerland

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from Switzerland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by 22% to X cubic meters in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from Switzerland, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), twofold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.7% per year) and Austria (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from Switzerland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.1% per year) and Austria (-14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per cubic meter) and Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Switzerland, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of -5.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Switzerland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-9.8% per year) and Austria (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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